High School Experiences My time in high school allowed me to experience a great amount of growth in a relatively short period of time. For all of its trials and bizarre experiences, high school is where I rediscovered and redefined my passions. My time in East Greenwich High School helped me to develop myself with the help of a variety of different methods, such as interactions with my teachers and participation in academics and extracurricular activities.
My participation in extracurricular activities in high school changed the way I perceived the world and, hopefully, the way the world perceives me. I spent a great deal of extra time at school throughout the years, participating in a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities. As the years passed, I gradually became a leader in many of these clubs. I did not always actively choose to become a leader- as people graduated and left EGHS behind, my class began to step up and fill empty spaces. Stepping up and becoming a leader has been one of my biggest influences. I have always enjoyed helping people and I discovered that this was much more easily done from a leadership position. I learned to communicate effectively with the people around me, including students, administrators, and people outside of the EGHS bubble. I loved seeing our world changing, bit by bit, for the better. I began to see the world as something that we as students, leaders and people really could mold on our own;I vowed to do my best to make a difference. Practicing leadership through extracurricular activities helped me to develop my communication skills and better shape my passion for helping people.
My teachers had the biggest influence on me during my high school years. The teachers at EGS are passionate and dedicated to their students. My teachers were the force that drove me to do well in school and push myself beyond my limits. One of my most influential teachers was my sophomore year English teacher, Mr. Kenney. Mr. Kenney challenged his students to think beyond the boxes they had confined themselves to. When I first entered his class, I was shy and quiet. He was the first teacher to truly push me past what I thought I was capable of. By the end of the year, a classroom full of strangers only looking for an A had been redefined into a group of intellectuals and friends. I had become a much more open and developed person through my experiences with Mr. Kenney. His class re-sparked my interest in pursuing English as a career option. I left Mr. Kenney's class with a new perspective on how to think and a strong desire to continue along the same path.
My junior and senior year English teacher, Mrs. Izzo, also had a great impact on my development as a person and a student. Mrs. Izzo was not only my English teacher but was also the adviser of one of the groups I was most active in, the GSA. Mrs. Izzo was not afraid to tell her students when they were doing something wrong. She was blunt and expected nothing but the best. As a result, her students grew to expect nothing but the best from themselves. Mrs. Izzo drilled grammar rules and writing tips into our heads and then challenged us to utilize them in a way that would impress her. My junior and senior year English classes made me more confident when applying to colleges- we were taught at a level higher than high school and I wished to use those abilities as best as I was capable. Mrs. Izzo influenced me to push myself in a way that would set me apart and make me feel as if I could handle whatever was thrown my way.
My high school years were undoubtedly packed full of learning and new experiences. Between academics, clubs, leadership opportunities, work, family, friends, and other commitments, I was constantly juggling a full schedule. However, I think that all of my hard work and experiences were worth it. The school and its administrators provided me with a new appreciation of hard work and pushing yourself beyond any barriers. Without the lessons and background that East Greenwich High School provided, I would be far less of a person and far less ready for the tasks that lay ahead.
My time in high school allowed me to experience a great amount of growth in a relatively short period of time. For all of its trials and bizarre experiences, high school is where I rediscovered and redefined my passions. My time in East Greenwich High School helped me to develop myself with the help of a variety of different methods, such as interactions with my teachers and participation in academics and extracurricular activities.
My participation in extracurricular activities in high school changed the way I perceived the world and, hopefully, the way the world perceives me. I spent a great deal of extra time at school throughout the years, participating in a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities. As the years passed, I gradually became a leader in many of these clubs. I did not always actively choose to become a leader- as people graduated and left EGHS behind, my class began to step up and fill empty spaces. Stepping up and becoming a leader has been one of my biggest influences. I have always enjoyed helping people and I discovered that this was much more easily done from a leadership position. I learned to communicate effectively with the people around me, including students, administrators, and people outside of the EGHS bubble. I loved seeing our world changing, bit by bit, for the better. I began to see the world as something that we as students, leaders and people really could mold on our own;I vowed to do my best to make a difference. Practicing leadership through extracurricular activities helped me to develop my communication skills and better shape my passion for helping people.
My teachers had the biggest influence on me during my high school years. The teachers at EGS are passionate and dedicated to their students. My teachers were the force that drove me to do well in school and push myself beyond my limits. One of my most influential teachers was my sophomore year English teacher, Mr. Kenney. Mr. Kenney challenged his students to think beyond the boxes they had confined themselves to. When I first entered his class, I was shy and quiet. He was the first teacher to truly push me past what I thought I was capable of. By the end of the year, a classroom full of strangers only looking for an A had been redefined into a group of intellectuals and friends. I had become a much more open and developed person through my experiences with Mr. Kenney. His class re-sparked my interest in pursuing English as a career option. I left Mr. Kenney's class with a new perspective on how to think and a strong desire to continue along the same path.
My junior and senior year English teacher, Mrs. Izzo, also had a great impact on my development as a person and a student. Mrs. Izzo was not only my English teacher but was also the adviser of one of the groups I was most active in, the GSA. Mrs. Izzo was not afraid to tell her students when they were doing something wrong. She was blunt and expected nothing but the best. As a result, her students grew to expect nothing but the best from themselves. Mrs. Izzo drilled grammar rules and writing tips into our heads and then challenged us to utilize them in a way that would impress her. My junior and senior year English classes made me more confident when applying to colleges- we were taught at a level higher than high school and I wished to use those abilities as best as I was capable. Mrs. Izzo influenced me to push myself in a way that would set me apart and make me feel as if I could handle whatever was thrown my way.
My high school years were undoubtedly packed full of learning and new experiences. Between academics, clubs, leadership opportunities, work, family, friends, and other commitments, I was constantly juggling a full schedule. However, I think that all of my hard work and experiences were worth it. The school and its administrators provided me with a new appreciation of hard work and pushing yourself beyond any barriers. Without the lessons and background that East Greenwich High School provided, I would be far less of a person and far less ready for the tasks that lay ahead.